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Elizabeth City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pasquotank County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
18,740
Population
1,589/sq mi density
$50,947
Median Income
$28,253 per capita
$202,100
Home Value
$258,602 Zillow
$1,111
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
511
Violent Crime/100K
4,373 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,947 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$202,100 home value, $1,111/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
511 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elizabeth City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2942°N, 76.2378°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pasquotank County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional (ECG) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in |
Elizabeth City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and November the driest (3.0").